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Marie Ferguson Lucas

Marie Ferguson Lucas obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

Marie Lucas Obituary

Marie Ferguson (Luke) Lucas, 87, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin M. Lucas; parents, Harvey and Mary Ferguson; brother, Elwynn Ferguson; sister, Edith Powell; and brother, Paul Ferguson. Surviving are her daughter, Carolyn McCoy and husband, Mike; son, Melvin M. Lucas Jr. and wife, Linda; grandchildren, Charles Lucas Nichols, Carrington Leigh Nichols, Cynthia "Cam" Lucas Ellis and Andrew R. "Drew" Nichols. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at noon with Pastor Tim Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the League of Animal Protection, P.O. Box 561, Fincastle, Va. 24090 or to the Alzheimer's Association of Roanoke, 2728 Colonial Ave. SW, Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2009.

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Suzanne Rogers Miller

December 1, 2009

My prayers are with your family during this time. I apologize for not writing sooner, however I wanted to share my memories of Marie with you. I remember Marie from the cosmetics dept at Heironimus - she taught my sister and me how to put on my makeup! My mother would not let anyone else in cosmetics help her except Marie. I also worked with her at Heironimus while in high school and always enjoyed her and thought her to be very professional. She was a wonderful lady.

jan Meares Little

November 23, 2009

My prayers are with you "Junebug" & Carolyn. I haven't seen her since I was a little girl but I always thought about her. She must have been proud of her family. She will now be with Uncle Melvin!

JACKIE FERGUSON

November 23, 2009

Melvin and Linda , I know that this has been a very hard month for you both and my heart goes out to you at this time . I know that it is so hard not to take the blame when things happen the way they do but know that she is where she will never be in pain again and you will see her again someday. My Prayers will be with you both these next few days that you will remember all the good times .

Lori Rings

November 23, 2009

MIke,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sadness. May you know that we are thinking of you and let us know if you need us in any way. Sincerely,
Tracy, Keith,Dianne and Lori

Rene & Susan Wimmer

November 23, 2009

Melvin,
So sorry to see this. I didn't know your Mom and don't know what struggles she had as she aged, but I know she raised one fine son. Our thoughts are with you and Linda and the rest of your family during this sad time.

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